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MSDC Applauds MedStar Washington Hospital Center for Multiple Care Recognition
The Medical Society of DC congratulates MedStar Washington Hospital Center on once again achieving national ranking for Cardiology & Heart Surgery in the 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings. It is the only nationally recognized heart program of its kind in the Washington metropolitan area. MedStar Washington also received the highest rating possible in aortic valve surgery, heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
“MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a District institution that has some of the world’s best medical professionals,” said MSDC President and MedStar Georgetown physician Dr. Kirstiaan Nevin. “While it is no surprise ‘Hospital Center’ continues to win recognition for its heart health care, we are proud it is receiving national attention for the care it provides to DC patients as well as patients from around the country.
“In the face of the numerous challenges facing all of us in health care, this progressive recognition of excellence remains a notable tribute to the remarkable teamwork and dedication of our physicians and associates who put our patient’s care and well-being first and foremost every day,” said Stuart F. Seides, MD, physician executive director of the MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute and 2001 MSDC President. “We continually strive to merit the trust of those patients, their families, their physicians, and the entire Washington regional community whom we are privileged to serve.
U.S. News also cited MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s Cancer, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, and Urology programs as “high-performing,” indicating a high score, although not achieving national rank. Seven other common procedures and conditions, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, diabetes, kidney failure, pneumonia, prostate cancer surgery, and stroke, received the highest ratings, too, in recognition of care that were significantly better than the national average, as measured by factors such as patient outcomes.